French Forces Unite For Land Invasion Plan Report
Fragmentary wire service text claims 20 percent of troops amounting to about a quarter of a million men would land the French Army for the war's duration. Naming French minister over Varia radio and references to Landon and Halvador figures, with uncertain hospital and cabinet notes.
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Eve Attar
Analo
Landon
Dhoifrim
Varia Radio
FFA
Calaly
London
Gunuay
Pargeradin
Acquea Yenderan
Gononalse
Gaul
Dasheen
Calais
Cordell Hues
New York
Cardrell
Raxht the
Machner
Auit
Rrappe
Menanden
Halvador
Unitd
Ommins -Aquirrey Malinun
Newcastle
Brisbane
Stones
Lake Parramatta
William Ateinaom
Parrametts
Carrad
Nesom
Motorists Waste Petrol Through Poor Tuning
An RMA engineer, Ste Fielder, warns motorists that improper tuning wastes petrol and raises costs. A survey of 1930s cars shows mpg as low as 10 to 13.6, with some makers yielding up to 26 mpg after expert adjustment. The piece urges drivers to revert to correct fueling after tuning to reduce fuel use and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RMA
Ste Fielder
Eame
Sm.p.g
Anos
Higldecivas
Acme
Weather forecast for a northern region with cool nights
Strong worded forecast indicates scattered showers in the north with fine spells elsewhere. Temperatures expected to stay cool at night across the region with cooler winds near rivers and mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enmerly
Canberra Weather Report From Fragmented Text
In Canberra the scrambled report notes a 9 am temperature reading and a forecast trend. It mentions wind conditions and barometric readings with unclear timing and a stray map reference. It lists numbers and phrasing that hint at temperatures, wind speed, and location cues but lacks coherent details.
Coupons Offer Limited Time Nutritious Groceries
The notice advertises a sequence of coupons valid on December 16 for Staples and food items. Savings apply to sugar, butter, and fabric goods as listed. Prices and exact items vary by store and are subject to regional availability.
National theatre movement and Australian drama future
A Canberra Times analysis argues against immediate building of a national theatre, urging focus on cultivating directors and actors, developing Australian plays, and integrating theatre into national culture. It highlights Russian and British examples and stresses support for Australian drama and education, with Canberra as a potential site for a future festival.
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Adobeaia
Haylen
Usk
Ausstralia
New
National Theatre
Dicéetors Actues
Mio
Athratia
Fidoux
Amr
Musleto
Australhan Aruadeunting
Commanion
Loblie Rorve
UAC
Lielant
Com Mission
Althong II
Ue Comuilasion
Rmdin Playa
Biowt
Australia
Rusia Ae
Auccone
Russia
WitraLford-on-Avon
Grea Heatre
Pha
Mlatinetre Presen
McCem
Arama
Hectare End
Renucant MP
Monumental Theatre
Ado
Porhana Television
Canberra
Strattora
Mtn
National Theatre Movement
Une Actare
Aramaimt
Increase in Bank Deposits and Savings Records
A wartime banking notice reports a rise in deposits and personnel savings. It notes a 200 million increase in deposits and a 14 million rise in savings certificates, with public holdings expanding by 190 million pounds. The period reflects post war reconstruction efforts and adjusted financial indicators.
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Pamons
Atrg Nihon
Emilion Tr
Anim Wulletin Tanger Oy
Ministry For
Mom
Davinge
Meat Prices Revised for Canberra Retail Trade
The Acting Commonwealth Prices Commissioner announces new maximum retail meat prices for the Australian Capital Territory effective tomorrow. Prices adjust across beef and pork cuts, with reductions in some items and maintained levels for essential cuts. the move follows earlier controls and aims to curb inflated prices amid ongoing market concerns.
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Commonwealth
MG W. Mccarthy
Banis
Thy
Australita Capital Territory
Tilele
State Ownership of Land Plan Postwar Reform
A fragmented draft report advocates state ownership of land and centralized planning after war, detailing regional town planning, housing, and price controls. It urges power to plan, regulate housing, and extend electricity, with a national Commonwealth framework and provincial implementation.
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Commonwealthy
Tenton
Commonwealth
Tatf
Cegvonal
Ita
Parachute Jump Fraud Trial At Mt Kidaballin
Kenneth Williams Kors rington-Willly, a showman from Bt Kid, faced charges of obtaining 64 percent and 85 pounds through fraudulent representations connected with a parachute jump at Raxendan aerodrome. Detectives traced the plan and revealed the defendant never boarded a plane, with witnesses claiming the stunt was announced to Jim from 000 feet over Mt Kidaballin.
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Ioadioupern
Bunday
Thouatndy
Suyor
Kenneth Willams Kors rington-Willly
Sun
Wwe
Korringtin
Darachal
Raxendan
Jim
Mt. Kidaballin
Export Meat Diverted to Civilian Needs in Shortages Crisis
Reports from Sydney indicate meat exports may be redirected to civilian markets amid shortages. The Commonwealth Meat Controller and the Trade Committee plan a conference after a compulsory session called by Judge O’Mare to address industrial strikes and demands from workers’ unions. Deputy Meat Controller Shute notes meat firms resumed killing at Newcastle and Auburn for hospitals and institutions. A broader appeal exists to supply more meat for daily consumption as calls to extend export limits face legal constraints.
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Rydney
Suriay
Ayaney Sayert
Biscar
Alarar
Commonwealth Aleat
Commonwealth
Dudge O'Mare
Dle
Uni
Leechly
Shute
Hometun
Auburn
Cesanock Dutchiers
Newcastle
Housing plans in Granville housing project study
The Advintry of Pont War Reconstruction reports a collaboration with the New South Wales Housing Commission on a major reconstruction project at Granville. Investigations focus on prefabricated plywood, reinforced concrete, and novel foundations to modernize a Ryde dwelling and reduce structural faults.
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Sim
Orme
Folda
Atondanda
Nouiden
Aluiploe
Aluuuers Commonwealth
Houwna
Price Control Formal Declaration By Minister
A government order by Minister for Customs Benita Keane declares all goods as controlled. The move, effective Saturday, implements the pre stabilization plan and ends recent collaboration between the Commons and the state. It targets changes in import and local authority procedures amid national security amendments.
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Customa
Benita Keane
Dlacianod
Bennitor Keane
Rankemonia
Mali
Yurintione
Overseas training scheme eyed for servicemen abroad
A Commonwealth Fr conception Training Committee discussed overseas training for naval personnel awaiting repatriation. The plan would register war service personnel and 18 year old recruits, with training in Australia or abroad under the scheme.
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Fiesonstruation
Ministry of Dat
Australia
Beennax
Seaarvicenten
Auatenila
Vodies Warhed of Melbourne Report Sparks Investigations
A fragmentary Melbourne notice reports unidentified bodies believed to be from the Deomena boat Lemgety. Authorities say two men were found weeks apart, with other remains possibly linked to the same incident under investigation by local officials.
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Vodies Warhed
Melbourne
Twibodien
Hinve
Tien Tucoveren
Meal Drvoann
Hotty Br gHn
RAAF Support for Invasion of Philippines
Veterans and military leaders push for renewed Allied action in the Pacific. Reports describe RAF and American air power forming a unified strike against Japanese-held territory. Observers note improved coordination, heavy air assaults, and progress on supply lines to forward bases in New Guinea and the Philippines.
Australia must honour pledge to MacArthur and defend the empire
A garbled report asserts Australia should uphold its pledge to General MacArthur regarding wartime promises. It narrates the Australian Navy's role in operations across the Pacific, citing involvement in policy expressions and battles like Port Moresby and the Philippines. The piece praises loyalty to MacArthur and frames it as a strategic national duty.
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Perth
Munday
Jn & Trateiger
Gene Tal MacArthur
Hi- Philippines
Hr Australiah
Navy
Itv Ainey
RAN
le Seven
Northven
Agayesalyr
Port Moresby
Balomonn
Ariwo
Wade Falun
Philipines
MacArthur
Ponpin Ahold
Vonldonee Anuaarulties
Corregtior
Transport strike in Sydney disrupts city services
Sydney workers strike at midnight demanding 26 hours protest against a ruling and a merged awards settlement. Trams trains and buses run through stoppage while garbage carters, drivers, and other unions join. Emergency provisions and food deliveries prepared as shortages bite and rationing looms.
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Sydney
Ierbera
Tndustrial
Arandport Wnners
Mont Gay
Auxhdelies
Racine Anninry
Ina Ta
Trams
Iralne
Busca
Hue
Daman
Wade
Hunter
Youths Drown in Bay Reported at Dawn
Fragmentary text notes two youths drowned in a bay near Sel Routuny in Yuma region. Names appear distorted. A search party and waiting authorities were mentioned but no clear details or confirmations could be obtained from the readable portion.
Representation debate in Canberra pushes for early seat in Parliament
The Canberra Legislative Committee reviews plans to form a legislative body for the territory, weighing the constitution and possible 47 amendments. Debate centers on securing a broader civic role while aligning with league aims and a proposed November timetable.
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Canberra
League
Ais
Fire on Ship Delays Mail Parcels in Transit
Soldiers aboard a vessel report cargo of newspapers damaged by heat and water during a fire near New Guinea. The incident affected mail parcels destined for servicemen as the crew attempted to salvage and forward items. Officials say no letters were salvaged and the date of the loss remains under review.
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Gurren
Aumlay
Eneral ManArthur
LALA
Joe Paliipritie
Banaturta
Bowana
Peraty Taa
Rlaa.y
Amecan
Somat
AmLdina
Westruck
Éunary
Postminster General Mann J
Fasentiy
Erigue Oro
Aheam
New
Cuinea
Mala
Albee
Clipper Charged With Murder
Sydney Benday reports Dorothy Winifred horney found strangled this morning near the Ll ow Park. Police report the body identified as the deceased. a man named Willian Jute Hugh Tore, 18, a clipper employed at the arta colliery, was arrested on murder charges after investigators linked him to the scene.
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Sydney
Benday
Dorothy Winifred Horney
Llow Park
Picture Theatre
Wwe
St Bedy
Aydney
Hugh Tore
Emarta
Woman Burn Death Leads to Arrest in Manning Hospital Case
In Sydney Sunder and Riteabeth Homking, both tied to Valley Taree, 45 year old Ani is charged with manslaughter after a woman died from burns. The victim, Mra Tiley Shong Yu Zi, was admitted to Manning River Hospital five months ago. Police say a house fire at Wroxtam last May involved a lamp and improvised lighting, with authorities yet to locate witnesses.
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Sydney
Sunder
Riteabeth
Valley
Taree
Wan
Ani
Yu Zi
Ripe Hospital
Puor
Seon
Anit
Wroxtam
Canberra Tennis Match Promptly Upheld By Court
Fragmentary report from Canberra notes a tennis match decision on a disputed point. Names and specifics are unclear but reference to a judge, players, and a potential retry or rematch appear central to the tiny surviving details.
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Whitlet
Cookvae
Highlands
Balieday Moraine
Kent
RLS
Minion
Eran
Dnerees Winay
You West
ITV
Bray
THE
Tammers & Graziers Co-Operative Insurances
Suercy
Sare
Ranthns
Letin
Tiere
Waggn
Itaines
Temorat
Unibln
CuWr
Pamiwurkth
Tenternield
H&g
Camitt Skine
BTC
Great Country Organisation
Farmers & Graziers
Edponaed Avielierere Stirs and
Seathm Agwote
Woardgers Culthorpe Ltd
Queanbeyan
R. E. Clark
F.lo
Optometrist & Oftigan Thomson's Pharmacy ci
Canberra Times
A National Theatre
Dugan
Athens
AY dang’e-Chuten
Venterday
Canada
War
Jehor
Conan
Huntey Dales
Donald Gopion
Juntley Davia Alew
Minos
Rhea
Mrawouty
Peran
Aner
Hiniquarteye
Aidan Td
Tain
Toreariers
Bocutis
Rom
Commonwealth Community Pactition Compatites
Mhouin le Wet
VMN
Altblar
Maryalee
Sabato
Epnior
Alngte
lubIe
Hems
Perzane
Govarnim Sats
Bweillsim Vetrio
Upp Pyrea
Teopieml
Eacn
Hans
Hospital Appeal
Frrexsbervicemen
RAAF
Philippines
Jon Lougullny
Urday
Amin
Ermal
Ney
Adda
Bir Barks
Selroutuny
Muy
Yuma
John Iddiv
Phan Btl
Ann Jett
Clipper
Tenns
Viata Pharwa
Ma Belichambers
Mier
Bir
Ks. Farnatt
Stan
Somtrey
Mick Heartett
St Paul'é
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